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Widow Faces Refund Battle With Cruise Line After Husband’s Death

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A Colorado woman discovered a $12,000 surprise bill following the sudden death of her husband. Patty Layman found her husband had booked a surprise cruise vacation just days before his death. This was the start of a bad experience for her in dealing with the cruise line to get a refund. Widow sought a full […]

Carnival Cruise Line President Raises $85K with Skydive Over Tampa Bay

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Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy completed a tandem skydive over Tampa Bay on October 19 to aid hurricane relief efforts and raise funds for the Gary Sinise Foundation. Duffy jumped from “Tico Belle, a World War II C-47 aircraft flown in the Normandy D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. Joining her were the Round […]

Lost WWI German Vessel Discovered by Cruise Ship After 110 Years [PHOTOS]

In an underwater scene, a century-old shipwreck from a WWI ship rests on the ocean floor, surrounded by various fish swimming. A piece of equipment from this cruise expedition is visible in the foreground, partially illuminated by the deep blue light of the water.

On October 14, a team aboard a Carnival Corporation-owned cruise ship discovered the Titania, a supply ship from World War I. The German vessel was scuttled in 1914, and its exact location remained unknown for over a century. The discovery marks the first time that anyone has seen it in 110 years. For years, fishermen […]

Top 10 Things to Do in Progreso, Mexico on a Cruise

A weathered wooden pier extends into a vivid turquoise ocean under a sky filled with scattered white clouds. The water is calm, and the distant horizon blends with the blue sky, creating a serene and inviting coastal scene.

Progreso is a popular stop on Western Caribbean cruise itineraries, situated along the Gulf of Mexico coast. Cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Margaritaville at Sea all call to the destination. Whether you’re looking to explore the area’s rich history or relax on the beach, there are plenty of things to do in […]

What to Do in Skagway: Tips for Alaska Cruise Visitors

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If you’re planning an Alaskan cruise that includes a stop at Skagway, you’re in for a treat. This town is as colorful as the historic buildings lining its Main Street. While the downtown area may be small, there’s no shortage of things to do in the surrounding area. As one of the most popular ports […]

Sun Princess Starts Caribbean Season Following North American Debut

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Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Sun Princess, made its North American debut this week, arriving in Fort Lauderdale after a successful inaugural spring and summer season in the Mediterranean. The 177,882-ton ship accommodates 4,300 guests and was first introduced in February 2024. Actress Hannah Waddingham officiated the ship’s naming ceremony in Barcelona in April. With seven-day […]

Why Carnival’s Cove Balconies Are the Best-Kept Secret

View from a ship's deck at Carnival Cove reveals the ocean and a clear blue sky. Lifeboats are mounted above the deck, and a trail of white foam follows behind, almost as if inviting passengers to consider a cruise upgrade or relax on their private balcony.

If you’re planning a Carnival cruise, you’ve likely explored the range of stateroom options—from interior cabins to ocean views and suites. But after my recent trip aboard the Carnival Celebration, I discovered a type of stateroom that often goes unnoticed: the Cove Balcony. What is Cove Balcony on Carnival? Cove balconies are uniquely designed staterooms […]

Royal Caribbean Sued After Passenger Discovers Hidden Camera in Stateroom Bathroom

A man with short hair and a beard, wearing a light-colored prison uniform, is pictured on the left. On the right, there is a wooden gavel beside the scales of justice, symbolizing legal proceedings related to voyeurism involving an employee of Royal Caribbean.

A past Royal Caribbean passenger is now suing the cruise line and its former crew member for allowing her to be photographed by a hidden camera in her stateroom this past spring. The culprit, 34-year-old ex-crew member Arvin Joseph Mirasol, is already serving 30 years in prison. Still, the unidentified passenger claims that the cruise […]

Royal Caribbean Fined $470,000 for Environmental Violations at Galveston Port

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Royal Caribbean paid the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a $473,685 fine for violating disposal guidelines stipulated in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).  Eight vessels operating from the Port of Galveston, Texas, are believed to have inaccurately reported the type and amount of waste generated and incinerator ash offloaded to local landfills. According to […]

Best Things to Do in Progreso, Mexico While on a Cruise

A weathered wooden pier extends into a vivid turquoise ocean under a sky filled with scattered white clouds. The water is calm, and the distant horizon blends with the blue sky, creating a serene and inviting coastal scene.

Progreso is a popular stop on Western Caribbean cruise itineraries, situated along the Gulf of Mexico coast. Cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Margaritaville at Sea all call to the destination. It also often serves as an alternative port when weather events, such as hurricanes or technical complications, cause last-minute changes in […]

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